SEPTEMBER, 1900, TO DECEMBEK, 1903. 85 



6432. Brassica oleracea var. botrytis. Cauliflower. 



From Alliens, Greece. Received through Mr. D. (t. Fain-hiM (So. aT.i, Mar.li 

 7, 1901), Mayo, 1901. 



"An early variety of cauliflower which ripens in December in Greece. Its headn 

 attain most unusual i)roporti()ns and are of (juite unusual flavor. It is sown here in 

 .Vugust or September." {Fairchild.) (See No. t)434.) 



6433. Lens esculenta var. microspek:«a. Lentil. 



From Athens, Greece. Received from Dr. Th. de Heldreich through Mr. 1>. (i. 

 Fairchild (No. 570, March 8, 1901), May 9, 1901. 



"A small-seeded, very delicate lentil which was first described by Dr. Th. de 

 Heldreich, the noted explorer of the (Grecian flora. (See Revue dea Srioices Xalnrelles 

 A])pHqui'es 37'' Anne So. 15..') Atn'd 1890. Xote sur une variite noitvelle on pea Connac 

 de LentUle. ) The variety is cultivated on the islands of Cephalonia and Leucade, two 

 of the Ionian group, and differs essentially from the ordinary Ijnu e><cidenta I\Ich., 

 having smaller elipsoid, even almost spherical, seeds which possess a marginal border 

 very inconspicuous and obtuse. The color is ])ale yellow and they vary in diameter 

 from three to live millimeters. Their ordinary lentil is lens shaped, circular, and has 

 a sharply defined margin. This micro-'^perma is said to be more tender than the ordi- 

 nary sorts and much more easily cooked, and the flavor is reported to be superior, 

 lacking that pronounced characteristic taste which makes lentils objectionable to 

 some people. Deserves a thorough trial as a vegetal)le for soups and pur^^es. A cal- 

 careous soil is essential to its cultivation. Stalks make a good fodder." {Fairchild.) 



6434. Brassica oleracea var. botrytis. Cauliflower. 



From Athens, Greece. Presented by Dr. Th. de Heldreich, of Athens Laiiver- 

 sity, through Mr. D. G. Fairchild (No. 574, March 7, 1901). Received May 9, 

 1901. 



"A late variety of Grecian cauliflower which is planted in December and matures 

 in i\Iarch. Is a monster headed white variety of excellent flavor." (See No. 6432.) 

 {Fairchild.) 



6435. ViciA ervilla. 



From Canne, Crete. Received through :\Ir. D. G. Fairchild (No. 594, March 16, 

 1901), May 17, 1901. 



Orohuti. "A forage plant very largely cultivated in the island of Crete. It is sown 

 like any ordinary vetch, and the seeds are fed to the oxen and cattle. Cav. G. M. 

 Fumis, inspector of agriculture at Canne, can secure this in quantity should it prove 

 of sufficient interest. ' ' ( Fairchild. ) 



6436. Lathyrus ochbus. 



From Cann4, Crete. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild, May 17, 1901. 

 Vicos. "A forage plant cultivated on the island of Crete." {Fairchild.) 



6437. ViciA sp. 



From Cann^, Crete. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild, May 17, 1901. 

 Yares or Gesu. "A forage plant cultivated on the island of Crete." {Fairchild.) 



6438. Phoenix dactylifeba. Date. 



From Alexandria, Egypt. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild (No. 582, 

 March 30, 1901), May 11, 1901. 



Hayani. "This is the earliest sort grown in the Delta region of the Nile and one of 

 the best-known kinds there. It is a red table date, becoming black when ripe; 2 to 

 2\ inches long; cylindrical. It ripens in September or October. Not used as a dry- 

 ing date. It sells in the season for 2 piasters Turkish (10 cents) per oke (3 povmds). 

 Matures its fruit all at once." {Fairchild.) 



